Sarah Albee
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English
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George Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didn't always see eye-to-eye, but both men knew the importance of legacy and the power of art. Though George disliked having his portrait painted -- which took days and days to complete -- he knew his place in history would require people to know his face. Fortunately, Gilbert Stuart's unique way of painting didn't compel his subjects to sit for hours on end -- in fact, he encouraged them to move around...
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Learn about the inspiring life of Helen Keller in this early reader biography.
When Helen Keller was a baby, she became sick and lost her ability to see and hear. Although many people doubted her ability to persevere, Helen did not let any obstacle stop her from achieving many things in her amazing life.
This book covers some of the well-known and inspiring milestones of Keller's life-it's a great supplement for book reports on this iconic historical...
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English
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Secret treasures are buried all around us -you just have to look for them!
Accidental Archaeologists takes you on an adventure through time to relive some of the coolest surprise discoveries by totally ordinary people all over the world. Meet:
- The cowboy who found an ancient skeleton
- A famous king buried underneath a parking lot
- The team who found New York City's hidden African Burial Ground
- A boy who finds the Dead Sea Scrolls while looking...
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English
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Explore the laws of physics, principles of chemistry, and wonders of biology in this collection of classic stories with a hands-on STEM twist.
From Snow White to Chicken Little to Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves-read each story like a scientist!
• Determine if a glass slipper can withstand an evening of ballroom dancing.
• Explore the buoyancy of a magical frog.
• Test the power of blowing air on a house.
And so much more!
Find out what...
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English
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The life of Alexander Hamilton, a key leader in the United States after the Revolutionary War, is introduced in this early reader biography.
Alexander Hamilton was one of America's founders. He was the first secretary of the treasury and George Washington's right-hand man. But he also made some dangerous enemies during his short yet dramatic life.
Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Alexander Hamilton's
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Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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Elmo's bringing a present to Oscar. But the mysterious wrapped gift has a curious effect—it's making Elmo sneeze! And every time Elmo sneezes, something funny happens. The youngest readers will love following along as Elmo's sneezes cause laundry to fall off a line and much more in this Early Step into Reading™ story.
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Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2010
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English
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When a hot-tempered dragon seizes the local bridge, the people of Berryville are cut off from their supply of beloved strawberries until they can correctly answer three questions related to weight. The grownups of the town are stumped, but one very smart little girl saves the day with some facts she learned in school.
10) I Can Do It!
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Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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For toddlers, mastering new skills is just a part of growing up, but sometimes they may find new challenges trying. That's where Elmo, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street friends (including Grover, Zoe, Bert, Ernie, Rosita, and Telly) come in—to show toddlers that when you get stuck, it's OK to ask for a helping hand. This Step 1 Step into Reading emphasizes core Sesame Street values of cooperation, friendship, and trying new things....
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English
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Meet twenty-one women throughout history who broke fashion and norms to do something groundbreaking in this unique middle-grade collection that celebrates trailblazers and troublemakers.
Girls and women have historically been denied access to work, been blocked from the arts, refused the opportunity to lead and fight, and much more, simply because of their gender. From Hatshepsut to Joan of Arc to Frida Kahlo, Troublemakers in Trousers highlights...
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The life of George Washington is introduced in this early reader biography. After General Washington led the American colonists to victory in the Revolutionary War, everyone thought he should become the first president of the United States. Washington would turn out to be a strong leader and a wise president. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in George Washington's life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional,...
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2018
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English
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The life of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is introduced in this early reader biography.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed it was possible to change the world with peaceful protest. His powerful words and actions helped the civil rights movement achieve many great changes. His incredible leadership is still remembered and celebrated today.
Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Martin
...16) Clever Trevor
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TumbleBooks.com
Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
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Buzz and his band of bullies have taken over the playground where Trevor and his friends hang out. But Trevor learns just enough about levers to challenge Buzz to a contest--and win!
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You're invited to a creepover volume 13
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Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
c2020.
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English
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When Charlotte sees a tarot card with a message stating that she'll have bad luck unless she passes the card along, she wonders if it is the reason for her bad luck.
